Question 1

The LifeStraw is a portable ____________________ that eliminates many bacteria and viruses,making water safer to drink.​

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Question 2

Discuss the major issues associated with freshwater resources in the United States.​

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Question 3

Briefly explain how ecological sewage treatment systems work and how they are advantageous over conventional sewage treatment systems.​

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Question 4

The desalination process called ____________________ (or microfiltration)uses high pressure to force saltwater through a filter that removes the salt and other impurities.​

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Question 5

Explain what causes an oxygen sag curve and how this can impact natural populations in that ecosystem.​

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Question 6

The cold temperatures of ____________________ slow down chemical reactions that decompose wastes.​

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Question 7

Explain how soil erosion,associated with poor agricultural practices,can lead to a decrease in dissolved oxygen in bodies of water.​

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Question 8

List at least five things you are willing to do to help eliminate water waste.As part of your answer explain why these things are important.​

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Question 9

When chemical pollutants reach a(n)____________________,successful cleanup is often not possible or is too expensive.​

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Question 10

What are the three major reasons why the Colorado River system will be directly affected by current drought conditions?​

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Question 11

How will climate change contribute to water pollution?​

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Question 12

​When South Africa raised water prices,low-income consumers were helped be establishing ____________________,which give each household a set amount of free or low-priced water to meet basic needs.

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Question 13

In the spring and summer of each year a(n)____________________ occurs off the U.S.coast in the Gulf of Mexico mostly because of nitrates and crop fertilizers.​

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Question 14

Why might the location of the city of Las Vegas in the southwest desert be considered unsustainable? Consider using information about water scarcity and stress found in Chapter 11 Water Resources and Water Pollution.​

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Question 15

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of large dams and reservoirs.​

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Question 16

Damaging algal blooms occur annually in several hundred ____________________ zones around the globe within temperate coastal waters and in large bodies of water with restricted outflows.​

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Question 17

___________________ sewage treatment systems are those that work with nature and are sustainable alternatives to conventional systems.​

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Question 18

Runoff of eroded soil and chemicals such as fertilizers and pesticides from cropland,feedlots,logged forests,urban streets,parking lots,lawns,and golf courses are examples of __________ sources.​

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Question 19

Pollution from synthetic inorganic fertilizers and pesticides can be prevented through ____________________ farming.​

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Quiz 11: Water Resources and Water Pollution

The LifeStraw is a portable ____________________ that eliminates many bacteria and viruses,making water safer to drink.​

Discuss the major issues associated with freshwater resources in the United States.​

Briefly explain how ecological sewage treatment systems work and how they are advantageous over conventional sewage treatment systems.​

The desalination process called ____________________ (or microfiltration)uses high pressure to force saltwater through a filter that removes the salt and other impurities.​

Explain what causes an oxygen sag curve and how this can impact natural populations in that ecosystem.​

The cold temperatures of ____________________ slow down chemical reactions that decompose wastes.​

Explain how soil erosion,associated with poor agricultural practices,can lead to a decrease in dissolved oxygen in bodies of water.​

List at least five things you are willing to do to help eliminate water waste.As part of your answer explain why these things are important.​

When chemical pollutants reach a(n)____________________,successful cleanup is often not possible or is too expensive.​

What are the three major reasons why the Colorado River system will be directly affected by current drought conditions?​

How will climate change contribute to water pollution?​

​When South Africa raised water prices,low-income consumers were helped be establishing ____________________,which give each household a set amount of free or low-priced water to meet basic needs.

In the spring and summer of each year a(n)____________________ occurs off the U.S.coast in the Gulf of Mexico mostly because of nitrates and crop fertilizers.​

Why might the location of the city of Las Vegas in the southwest desert be considered unsustainable? Consider using information about water scarcity and stress found in Chapter 11 Water Resources and Water Pollution.​

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of large dams and reservoirs.​

Damaging algal blooms occur annually in several hundred ____________________ zones around the globe within temperate coastal waters and in large bodies of water with restricted outflows.​

___________________ sewage treatment systems are those that work with nature and are sustainable alternatives to conventional systems.​

Runoff of eroded soil and chemicals such as fertilizers and pesticides from cropland,feedlots,logged forests,urban streets,parking lots,lawns,and golf courses are examples of __________ sources.​

Pollution from synthetic inorganic fertilizers and pesticides can be prevented through ____________________ farming.​

The LifeStraw is a portable ____________________ that eliminates many bacteria and viruses,making water safer to drink.

Discuss the major issues associated with freshwater resources in the United States.

Briefly explain how ecological sewage treatment systems work and how they are advantageous over conventional sewage treatment systems.

The desalination process called ____________________ (or microfiltration)uses high pressure to force saltwater through a filter that removes the salt and other impurities.

Explain what causes an oxygen sag curve and how this can impact natural populations in that ecosystem.

The cold temperatures of ____________________ slow down chemical reactions that decompose wastes.

Explain how soil erosion,associated with poor agricultural practices,can lead to a decrease in dissolved oxygen in bodies of water.

List at least five things you are willing to do to help eliminate water waste.As part of your answer explain why these things are important.

When chemical pollutants reach a(n)____________________,successful cleanup is often not possible or is too expensive.

What are the three major reasons why the Colorado River system will be directly affected by current drought conditions?

How will climate change contribute to water pollution?

When South Africa raised water prices,low-income consumers were helped be establishing ____________________,which give each household a set amount of free or low-priced water to meet basic needs.

In the spring and summer of each year a(n)____________________ occurs off the U.S.coast in the Gulf of Mexico mostly because of nitrates and crop fertilizers.

Why might the location of the city of Las Vegas in the southwest desert be considered unsustainable? Consider using information about water scarcity and stress found in Chapter 11 Water Resources and Water Pollution.

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of large dams and reservoirs.

Damaging algal blooms occur annually in several hundred ____________________ zones around the globe within temperate coastal waters and in large bodies of water with restricted outflows.

___________________ sewage treatment systems are those that work with nature and are sustainable alternatives to conventional systems.

Runoff of eroded soil and chemicals such as fertilizers and pesticides from cropland,feedlots,logged forests,urban streets,parking lots,lawns,and golf courses are examples of __________ sources.

Pollution from synthetic inorganic fertilizers and pesticides can be prevented through ____________________ farming.